(Oxford) MBA: The 55+ Hour MBA (Master Course)

AI summary of reviews the last 6 months:

"The reviews commonly highlight the course's interactive format, engaging teaching style, and the practical application of concepts. Learners appreciate the clarity of instruction, real-world case studies, and tasks that stimulate curiosity and understanding. There is also mention of the comprehensive content depth and effective mentorship provided."

Update:

Case Studies added late May 2025:

1. The MBA That Broke the Bank – John’s Journey into Debt

2. MBA Course Providers: Expanding Recruitment in a Competitive Market

3. MBA Rivalry: Competing for Students – Summit College vs. Horizon University

4. The MBA Shortcut: How Outsourcing Homework Backfired on David

5. The MBA vs. The Experience Path: Two Careers, Two Journeys

6. The $40,000 MBA vs. A Year of Global Exploration – Lisa’s Dilemma

MBA courses require 15-20 hours of work a week - this course does as well. ( Even though it’s not an MBA- there are no MBAs on Udemy!) If you're a serious student then ask yourself one question:

Do you want to enrol on a course where there is:

a. a high workload

b. lectures to really make you THINK

c. Case Studies

d. high level of involvement by the Instructor

e. FIFTY HOURS of lectures

If so then this is the course for you

'The best way to prepare for the MBA, the best way to learn overall, is through discussion. Therefore look for a course that encourages discussion, has an active forum, that sets regular though-provoking homework - and THEN you have the ideal course. Don't go for one with flashy marketing and pretentious titles but an empty Q/A - go for one that is vibrant, inviting, that stresses participation - one that makes you work hard AND take certain standpoints that are then critiqued by other students, defended, expanded on and evaluated by the tutor.

That's the absolute ideal preparation for an MBA - in fact that is the IDEAL MBA'

- Oxford Professor

Kirchhausen said the most successful MBA candidates are those who are entering programs looking to develop as a person or leader—not just those looking for the credential. As a first step in preparing for an MBA, he encouraged applicants to build a list of skills they hope to learn during the program and a series of goals to go along with it.

Ultimately, this activity will help you determine if an MBA program is right for you.

“The end goal is to set you on a path for which, hopefully, you’ll be compensated well and you’ll be happy at your job,” he said.

- Daniels College of Business; University of Denver

“Top Oxford Teacher has been ticked off by an education group for publicising his pupil’s outstanding exam successes."

- Oxford Mail

MBA students read hundreds of pages every week as part of their class preparation and coursework.

Reading more before your studies will help you avoid fatigue when studying. Moreover, it will aid in your knowledge of business, leadership, and global markets (provided you select suitable reading materials), making you more valuable as a potential employee and MBA applicant. As an MBA involves developing problem-solving and leadership skills, Harvard Business School advises reading books on these topics to prepare yourself

Source: Getsmarter

“Students should take the exam when they are ready, at their peak and universities should not discriminate against those who take more than one sitting for an exam.

- Chris Sivewright writing in Teachers’ Weekly, February 1990

Much of what you gain from an MBA program is problem-solving and leadership skills, so you may want to build your expertise in those areas by reading up. Most business school candidates expect a rigorous academic program that will be intellectually challenging, but may not expect the social demands of business school. Many former MBA students believe that the social aspects are nearly as beneficial as what you learn in the classroom.

Working hard and playing hard could offer advantages post-school, but it can pose particular challenges to students with families. Knowing what to expect in advance will help you mentally prepare.

Harvard Business School Online

“This is probably the shortest time in which anyone has passed. It is quite exceptional

- .Peter Stanbrook, Head of Education at the AEB, The Oxford Mail, 25th January,1990

It’s no secret that MBA students spend a lot of time reading throughout their coursework.2 You can help avoid fatigue and get back into the practice by slowly increasing your daily reading time before your MBA program starts. Not only will this help you get you used to your new reading schedule, but it also gives you the chance to do some research that could benefit you in your classes. Professors will be impressed if you can share something new you learned while preparing for the program.

Choose some books that align with your area of business and start by renting a few at a time. Audio books are a great option as well for those still working while earning their MBA.

SeattleU Albers School of Business and Economics

- “This excellent website provides an insight into what education will be like in the future

John Simkin, The Electronic Telegraph, 22 October 1998

We tend to think of leadership as leading people or managing a project, but leadership can be many things, from producing a high school play to tutoring younger kids in math. Mine your past for times when you raised your hand, made something happen, or had an impact (a word as critical in the MBA world as leadership). You could create a “brag sheet,” either virtually or on paper, to remember these events when you need to reproduce evidence. Then when it’s time to apply, you’ll have plenty of leadership examples.

- Harvard Business Review

“Chris is a super teacher – he’s a real inspiration

Sue Doran, Lincolnshire Echo, 21st August 1998

“Top Oxford Teacher has been ticked off by an education group for publicising his pupil’s outstanding exam successes

Oxford Mail

For 25 years this Instructor has been delivering Business courses in a shorter time than anyone else - ever. Search for 'Chris Sivewright Business Studies' on the BBC website, for example.

Look at the quotations above from the Business Schools - now look at the contents of this course.

Note:

This is two MBA courses in one:

a. The SIXTY  HOUR MBA (60 hours of lectures about the MBA)

b. The ONE HOUR MBA Course (included with this course) which starts on 1st December 2022.

In addition a new section has been added (November  2022) at the end of the course which makes this course unlike any other MBA course on the internet!

OK this course is comprised of:

• SIXTY hours of actual lectures about key MBA topics

• The lectures include MBA exam papers

• Educational Announcements about the MBA (or MBA related topics)

• Workbooks with MBA topics

• Multiple choice questions (MBA topics)

• Probably the key element: the Q/A and discussions about MBA topics.

If you are willing to WORK and to to prepare yourself for the MBA - then this is the course for you.

Updates to the MBA course:

Introductions and tasks (April 2025)

The Philosophical MBA (March 2025)

Creative Thinking (March 2025)

NATO expansion and impact (March 2025)

Maganomics (March 2025)

President Trump's first two weeks - and the impact (March 2025)

Generative AI (March 2025)

Expect to spend about 150 hours to complete the course and gain the Oxford Diploma.

• THIS IS NOT AN EASY COURSE. (What MBA is?)

• THIS IS NOT FOR LEISURE.

• THIS IS A SERIOUS PROGRAMME TO PREPARE YOU.

This is how you will be prepared for the MBA:

NINE STAGES (One extra has been added since the Preview video)

1.  Current: Maganomics//Generative AI / 2 weeks in: the USA Presidency / NATO expansion

2. Business and Economic vocabulary. This to include business concept evaluation and business fundamentals.

3. Preparing yourself for MBA entry - what is required? How can you impress?

4. MBA content and mindset. Business fundamentals

5. Businesses in 2025 - more evaluation. Including case studies

6. Office environment - reducing stress in the office

7. Story telling - what can be learnt.

8. Business Performance and Creativity - 2025

9. Overall evaluation - and a surprising recommendation!

(There are extra lectures and tests too.)

WARNING:

MBA students learn as much - probably more - from the work they are set and the people they interact with as they do from the lecturer.  This course is no exception. You are set homework right from the beginning and you are expected to share your results in the Q/A section - and to comment on the work of others. This means that there is strong Instructor involvement in terms of responses in Q/A.

Expect to have your ideas challenged! This is NOT just a load of lectures you whizz through and print out a certificate with 'MBA' on it.

Expect to be extended - ideal preparation for the MBA!

There are 22,000+ students currently enrolled. So potentially there are resources from 156 countries (countries where students are from) as well as the various textbooks included with this course! This is a global MBA class!

95% of the students have not accessed the course for over a year. Be different! Stand out! Succeed!

Doing the homework undeniably helps prepare - From the BBC:

"Their tutor uses the Internet as a resource - partly for sources of information, but also, through e-mail and chat software, to allow fast delivery of essays and his comments on them. The tutor, Chris Sivewright, believes that in some cases it is a better method than classroom-based course work"

- BBC Website 1998

“David says he was not an exceptional scholar. “Mr Sivewright knows exactly how to pass exams.”

David Mason, student,The Times – 28 January, 1990

“This is probably the shortest time in which anyone has passed. It is quite exceptional.

Peter Stanbrook, Head of Education at the AEB, The Oxford Mail, 25th January,1990

CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS

"Dear Mr. Bankes I don't know how to thank you for this course. I have nothing but admiration for you, your presentation skills, and your teaching capabilities. this course made me shift my mindset, do researches, and brainstorm. I'm sorry that I'll temporarily stop moving forward in the course, but that is because of my job requirements needing more focus. I promise as soon as I have the time, I will come back very effectively."

- Mohammed Nihad

"A really good, short and brilliantly-created course. Focuses on both theoretical and practical learning. The first few lectures helped me easily understand the factors affecting and business and as one of the lecture said "Shifting of the mindset", it has successfully been able to do that. Looking at business the way mentioned in the course has widen my perspective and has certainly helped me in understanding this practical subject. The last section is beautifully scripted. Yes! "Scripted". Professor Sivewright uses a really attractive way to make us understand the financial impact of Brexit. Overall, a really engaging course."

Tanush Sharma

"This course is AMAZING, I am blessed to say that I have enrolled on this course! Sir Chris replies IMMEDIATELY to all questions and comments! Although I can't comment on his resources due to the device I have, his resources are POWERPACKED with so much useful information. The links and further reading sources give recent and latest news and information. The lectures are about 3 and a half minutes meaning that it takes the time to boil an egg, this is EXTREMELY CONVENIENT for people who give their maximum effort for a short span of time. I find it easier to concentrate, focus, grasp and fully understand each lectures. Thank You Sir Chris, You have helped me a lot as you've also enrolled me on two other courses completely for free. I'll always remember this help, and this is the BEST course on Udemy for Business! Thank You!!! Kind Regards, Kris Sivakrishan Sooriya."

Kris Sivakrishan Sooriya

"This was a very good course for beginners. Hopefully, there will be more intermediate and advanced courses in the future. The tutor was very clear throughout the lectures with good explanation and diagrams. The video and sound quality throughout the course was excellent. Going into detail on certain topics, the bits I enjoyed the best from my point of view where the practical bit. I would have liked the tutor to go through say one of the tough questions he set in this course in full so that I can then go through the rest of the questions with a lot more confidence (like a template I can use). I found this method very beneficial in answering mathematical questions, which I did many years ago. I could then use this in my questions going forward. during this course, I asked the tutor a general question in one of my othere courses and he came back to me within 24 hours, which is excellent. Overall, I highly recommend this course to all of you and if the standard is the same with his other courses, I don't think you will be disappointed. Many thanks."

Paul Despard

"Well as always the course is very organised, the teacher is very responsive, especially the teaching materials that he send to the announcement section is very useful to progress during the lessons. I really recommend to take part in his courses."

Joseph Khoury

"Great course by the great instructor. I enjoy Chris's teaching and instruction style and clearness of his speech. Definitely recommended."

Ilkin Jalilov

"Great lecturer. Explains everything so well. His years of teaching experience comes across very well."

Daniel Platt

"Thank you, Chris, for your thoroughness in ensuring that everyone understands what we have signed up for where the course is concerned. Thank you for your preparedness, which enabled us to have an open mind on the course content and what to expect. I'm really looking forward to more teaching."

Betty Portia Icheku